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HS code for colouring pencils
9609.10
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “colouring pencils” points to subheading 9609.10: pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 9609.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 9609.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 9609.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 2.7%.
Duty rates compared
UK 2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 3.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 12% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Questions and answers
What is the HS code for colouring pencils?
Colouring pencils are classified under 9609.10 (Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.